Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
487
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH7 · County Durham
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 42 vs 487 incidents in March 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Esh in March 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 42, a 11.6x difference. Byker sits above the national average for recorded crime while Esh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 42 vs 487 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Byker's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (126 incidents) while Esh's was Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.